Strategic Sourcing Specialist III

Position Title

Strategic Sourcing Specialist III

Requisition Number

8782BR

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

BA/BS in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field required with six to seven years applicable experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Must possess the ability to review and analyze key external trends and influences from a wide range of information used to support the development of sourcing plans.

• Critical thinking and negotiating skills are required to execute cost effective, best in class procurement solutions.

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize work demands and pay attention to detail

• Experience developing market analysis, strategic sourcing and planning, contract development and ongoing supplier governance

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or C.P.M. or current equivalent, strongly preferred.

• Ability to assess client requirements and develop procurement strategies for management review.

• Preference given to individuals who have conducted sourcing and procurement activities for facilities management and/or construction projects in an academic setting.

• Experience with an enterprise-wide system

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the procure-to-pay cycle .

• A high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Has worked with cross-functional groups, successfully achieving cost saving and productivity goals.

Department/College Description

Procurement Services Office, Controller's Office, Finance and Administration

Job Summary

Perform a full range of strategic procurement activities providing dedicated support and oversight of the university's facility services. Primary stakeholders for this role include Facilities Management Services (FMS) and Auxiliary Services (AUX). Main Commodity assignments includes: Soft Services (i.e. Janitorial, Pest Control, Landscape & Snow Plow, Painting), Hard Services (i.e. Electrical, Plumbing, Flooring, Abatement, Mechanical / HVAC, Elevator), Utilities, and Furniture. This position will also report to, and serve as back-up to Commodity Specialist for Construction and Design services, requiring full knowledge and understanding of the university's relevant contracts and processes.